Winnipeg Lottery Chief Fired After Auditor’s Scathing Report
Manitoba Lotteries Corp chief Bill Funk was dismissed with no severance after auditor Jon Singleton released findings criticizing spending practices. The report cites $225000 in unreceipted expenses, lavish travel costs, and questionable sales of corporate cars. Deputy minister Winston Hodges to oversee for six months. Public funds and project costs for Club Regent and McPhillips Street Station expansions far exceeded initial estimates. An inquiry by Winnipeg Police was requested into vehicle purchases and related activities by executives. Funk and lawyers dispute the report, alleging bias and improper leaks.
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Bill Funk
Winston Hodges
Em. Singleton
MLC
Club Regent
McPhillips Street Station
NDP
Singleton
Funk
Las Vegas
Winnipeg
Assiniboine Parkland Centre Offers Adult Education Programs
Assiniboine Community College Parkland Southwest Regional Centre in Russell MB has offered post secondary opportunities since 1992 with programs designed for adult learners. The centre features a modern computer lab and courses including a General Business Certificate. Enroll full time or part time with options for distance learning, evenings, and weekends. For details contact John or Colleen at 773-2087.
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Assiniboine Community College
Parkland Southwest Regional
Shell River ‘Avenue
Russell
Assiniboine
Russell Centre
John
Colleen
Green nutrition blends touted at Old Fashion Foods
An advertising snippet promotes green foods and supplements such as spirulina kelp alfalfa barley grass chlorella and green tea as nutrient rich aids for thyroid digestion hair skin immunity and more. It lists products and mentions Old Fashion Foods in the IGA Mall with contact details.
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Symon
Iga
Russel
Manning best man for the job in Canadian politics
Inky Mark M P writes that Preston Manning inspired the Reform Party and helped form the Canadian Alliance as a governing alternative to the Liberals. Mark recalls meeting Manning in 1994, praising his vision and down to earth nature, and contrasts media spin with Manning’s courage and leadership.
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Canada
Canadian Alliance
Liberals
Pres
Foxwarren man applauds budget
A Foxwarren resident defends the Manitoba NDP budget arguing that income taxes alone do not determine affordability. The letter notes the need for public investment in highways natural gas lines information tech and job training to retain youth and attract industry.
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NDP
Winnipeg
John Orisko
Manitoba
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Terrie Welwood
Manitoba Lotteries Corp
Jon Singleton
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Doer
Lotteries
Diane McGifford
Randy McNichol
McNichol
Provincia
McGitfored
Crown Corporation
McGitforn Nnd
Ken Cooper
Cooper
Winnipeg Stock Exchange
Singerton
Parkland ‘Southwest Regional Centre
Parkland Southwest Regional Centre
Friesen Builders
de Mentes
Manning
Preston Manning
CP Party
Ottawa
Jean Charest
Dauphin
Federal PC Riding Association
Reform Party of Canada
Ton Manning
Stil
Pantewe
Werner
Inky Mark
M.P. Dauphin-Swan Hiver
Foxwarren
Provinces
Bill Harrar
Roxwarret
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